RO/DI and well water?

saltwaterfarm · 01-24-2007, 07:52 PM

I have well water and would like to get a RO/DI unit. I read somewhere here in the sanctuary (can't remember where) that the RO/DI units aren't recommended for well water. Can I get some info on RO/DI units, and their use? I would like to know the good vs. bad of what you're using (or have used), if you have a well, etc.
I have been using pre-mixed saltwater for quite some time. I am getting ready to set up a larger tank and I fear that the Nutri Seawater will bankrupt me...
Wanted to get this posted before Boomer went on his expedition...
Sooo... let me have it!
Thanks

Gina · 01-24-2007, 07:56 PM

We have well water and have an Aqua-Safe 6 stage RO/DI unit.
It works great and our TDS readings are 0.
I haven't heard RO/DI units aren't recommended for well water but, would be interested in hearing why they are bad if thats the case?
Wish you could find the posts that it's in.

saltwaterfarm · 01-24-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gina

Wish you could find the posts that it's in.

Me too... I'll keep looking.

Sounds good, Thanks Gina

saltwaterfarm · 01-24-2007, 08:19 PM

OK... let me clarify. I did find the thread that I was referring to. I doesn't say that they are "not recommended". The thread refers to other contaminates (not N & P) which can essentially cause problems for the tank inhabitants. I wish I had looked a little further before I posted this.

I would still like to know about your RO/DI's. Please...

Here is the thread link
well water good or bad

Scouter Steve · 01-24-2007, 11:10 PM

When I researched a RO/DI unit for my move to a well system I talked at length with the Filterguys.biz about my system. The biggest concern they have with wells in my area (southeast Wisconsin) is CO2 in the water which of course lowers PH and eats up the DI resin. With out a lab test I don't know what my well would do so I tried their unit and am very pleased with it. I have the large DI chamber not the little horizontal cylinder. So far I have produced 400 gallons of 0 TDS.
I would give the Filterguys.biz a call and they will set you up.

saltwaterfarm · 01-25-2007, 02:04 PM

Thank's everyone!!!

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RO/DI and well water? We have well water and have an Aqua-Safe 6 stage RO/DI unit. It works great and our TDS readings are 0. I haven't heard RO/DI units aren't recommended for well water but, would be interested in hearing why they are bad if thats the case? Wish you could find the posts that it's in. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

01-24-2007, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: RO/DI and well water? OK... let me clarify. I did find the thread that I was referring to. I doesn't say that they are "not recommended". The thread refers to other contaminates (not N & P) which can essentially cause problems for the tank inhabitants. I wish I had looked a little further before I posted this. I would still like to know about your RO/DI's. Please... Here is the thread link well water good or bad __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

01-24-2007, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scouter Steve Neon dottyback Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somers Wisconsin (Kenosha County) Posts: 687 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RO/DI and well water? When I researched a RO/DI unit for my move to a well system I talked at length with the Filterguys.biz about my system. The biggest concern they have with wells in my area (southeast Wisconsin) is CO2 in the water which of course lowers PH and eats up the DI resin. With out a lab test I don't know what my well would do so I tried their unit and am very pleased with it. I have the large DI chamber not the little horizontal cylinder. So far I have produced 400 gallons of 0 TDS. I would give the Filterguys.biz a call and they will set you up.

01-25-2007, 02:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: RO/DI and well water? Thank's everyone!!! __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

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